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Court of Appeals turns down Gill appeal

Thursday, February 12 by Ray King

An Ashley County man currently serving a 40-year prison sentence failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals the judge in his case erred by failing to give the jury an alternative-sanction instruction regarding some of the charges against him. Paul Gill, 63, was convicted... Read More.

Simmons First Foundation Donates $50,000 to Support Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence

Wednesday, February 11 by Luke Matheson

The Simmons First Foundation has donated $50,000 to support the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, a nationally unique research center focused on advancing waterfowl and wetlands science. The center is based at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and operates in partnership with the University... Read More.

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Vilonia Woman Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on Highway 319 in Lonoke County

Wednesday, February 11 by Luke Matheson

A 39-year-old woman from Vilonia was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in rural Lonoke County, according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police. The crash occurred at 9:56 a.m. on Feb. 7 along State Highway 319 near 10322 SH 319. Authorities identified... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects McKinley appeal of Drew County conviction

Wednesday, February 11 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed the conviction and prison sentence of a Drew Couty man who fled from police and had a loaded gun in his vehicle. After a trial in Drew County Circuit Court, Emmitt McKinley was found guilty... Read More.

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White Hall School Board Hires New Assistant Superintendent to Focus on Academic Excellence

Wednesday, February 11 by Haleigh Reichen

At its regular meeting Tuesday, the White Hall School Board approved the hiring of a new Assistant Superintendent who will replace current Assistant Superintendent Debbie Jones who is retiring. Superintendent Gary Williams talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday. Williams... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Battery After Prior Conviction

Wednesday, February 11 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested for a similar allegation Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on 25K Bond After Alleged Shooting at Regency Arms Apartments

Wednesday, February 11 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at another man Tuesday afternoon. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosectors have probable cause to charge Jonathan Pittman, 20, with two counts... Read More.

Troop E from Pine Bluff Assists ADC in Two Contraband Smuggling Incidents at State Prisons

Tuesday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

Troopers with Troop E of the Arkansas State Police, based in Pine Bluff, assisted the Arkansas Department of Corrections in two separate incidents involving attempts to introduce contraband into Arkansas prison facilities within a one-month period. The first incident occurred on Jan. 10, 2026, at... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School Board Approves Alumni Park at New High School Site

Tuesday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

At its monthly meeting Monday night, the Watson Chapel School Board voted to approve Superintendent Dr. Keith McGehee’s proposal to create a park at the site of the new high school. McGehee said it will be called Alumni Park and he explained what the board... Read More.

UAMS enrolls 25 in doulas training classes

Tuesday, February 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January. The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in 2025 in partnership... Read More.

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Hearing in Woods eligibility lawsuit rescheduled until after primary election

Tuesday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

The hearing in a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has been rescheduled until March 6, after the upcoming primary elections. According to a court order resetting the case, the hearing on Mark Cannon's petition for a writ of mandamus... Read More.

Monticello City Council authorizes renovation of old fire station

Tuesday, February 10 by Ray King

At its recent meeting, the Monticello City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for architectural services to renovate the old fire station at City Hall. According to the Advance Montcellonian newspaper, Michael Rogers who is with MR Designs, an architectural... Read More.

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